A multi-agency agreement seeks to better support the conservation efforts of California’s agriculture stewards. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD), University…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
…is typically announced in May or June. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Sustainably Feeding a Growing World
…Growing World Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
…the flood flows that we see in California periodically, because we are in this Mediterranean climate, and quickly take those and spread them out across these millions of acres that…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “From climate-smart agriculture, to supporting healthy forests and conservation, to tax credits, to biofuels, infrastructure and beyond, this legislation provides USDA with significant additional…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers…
USDA Opens 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration
…issues impacting agriculture today and potential solutions, including supply chain challenges, climate-smart agriculture and more. More than 4,500 people attended the 2022 virtual Forum. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here….
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
…Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
…on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan to increase the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount…
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
…one-year agreements, $365 per acre-foot for two-year agreements, and $400 per acre-foot for three-year agreements. Proposals for additional water conservation and efficiency projects involving a variety of pricing options are…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
…to increase the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices. The investment is meant to expand monitoring efforts on working agricultural lands and evaluate how certain ag practices impact carbon sequestration. “Healthy…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…document notes that 16 percent of coastal waters are also already protected. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
AFT Announces Solar Energy Development Partnership
…journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of…
Biden Administration Invests in International Food for Progress Projects
…$178 million in seven international development projects on four continents to support U.S. government priorities. The projects include promoting climate-smart agriculture, facilitating trade, and addressing the root causes of migration…